RCA CC6263 manual Proper Care and Storage, Things to Avoid

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Care and Maintenance

Proper Care and Storage

Keep dust and grit from entering the camcorder’s cassette door. Dust and grit are abrasive and cause excessive wear to both the camcorder’s recording/playback heads and cassettes.

Always close the lens cover when the camcorder is not in use.

Before handling your camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion, as it might damage the finish.

Things to Avoid

Do not attempt to disassemble your camcorder. There are no user- serviceable parts inside.

Avoid operating your camcorder immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to 2 hours to reach a stable temperature before inserting a cassette. When the camcorder is moved from cold to warm, condensation might cause the tape to stick to the headwheel and damage the headwheel or tape.

Do not aim your camcorder at the sun or other bright objects.

Do not leave your camcorder in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The resulting heat buildup might permanently damage the camcorder’s internal parts.

Do not operate the camcorder in extremely humid environments.

The camcorder might be damaged by improper storage or handling. Do not subject the camcorder to swinging, shaking, or dropping.

Do not store the camcorder in temperatures below -22˚F (-30˚C) or above 149˚F (65˚C).

When the camcorder is not in use, always remove the cassette and AC adapter/charger or battery.

Retain the original carton for future storage or shipping purposes.

Do not operate the camcorder near the ocean as salt water or salt water spray might damage the internal parts of the camcorder.

Do not operate the camcorder for extended periods in temperatures below 40˚F (4˚C) or above 95˚F (35˚C).

Do not expose the camcorder or adapter/charger to rain or moisture. If any component becomes wet, turn off the power and take the unit to an Authorized RCA Camcorder Service Center.

Do not use an adapter/charger or batteries other than the ones specified for the camcorder. Use of the wrong accessories might cause damage to the camcorder.

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Contents USER’S Guide Product Registration CC6263Table of Contents AssistanceOptional Accessories Trouble Checks SpecificationsLimited Warranty Index RecordingFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAssistance Attach the adapter/charger Adjust the handstrap to fit your handRotate Lens Cover control to open lens cover Adjust the viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Camera Auto places the camcorder in the AutoShot modeInsert a tape Select a recording speedSelect a tape length Set the Power switch to OFF to turn off the camcorder Start and stop recordingPlay back what you have recorded Close the lens coverReview camcorder operating controls FadesBattery Review camcorder’s operating controlsEyepiece Focus Control Viewfinder Power Your Camcorder Using an Optional Plug AdapterAdapter/Charger Attach Adapter/ChargerRechargeable Battery Attach the Charged BatteryRemove the Battery Battery Safety PrecautionsCharge the Battery Use the Battery to Power Your CamcorderUse the Refresh Button Battery Level Indicator Battery Care and StorageOptional Car Cord Adapter Use the DCC08 Car Cord AdapterDate and Time Display Install the Clock Lithium CellTo Remove Lithium Cell Set the Date and Time Press the menu Push dial in to display the DATE/TIME menu Record Auto DATE, Date, Time, and Title Displays Select the Display on the DATE/TIME DISP. Menu Erase Protection Safety Tab VideocassettesRecording Time CassetteInsert and Remove Cassettes Cassette Care and StorageTime-Remaining Display RecordingSelect a Tape Length Time-Remaining Display Viewfinder Recording Tips Use the Viewfinder to See What You Record Adjust Viewfinder for Convenient ViewingEyepiece Focus Control Battery Level Indicator Program AE Button Special Effect IndicatorsCassette Warning Auto DATE, Date, Time, or Date and TimePreset Titles B. Manual White Balance IndicatorsAT or MT Tracking Indicator Zoom IndicatorFade and Wipe Indicators BK Fader Exposure Indicators +03Focus Indicators Steady Pix Indicator Tape Speed Indicators SP or SLPLithium Cell Tape Length T30To Turn on the AutoShot Mode AutoShot ModeTo Turn Off the AutoShot Mode Five-Second Record Feature Quick Review FeatureCamera Edit Feature To Turn Off the Five-Second Record ModeUse the Zoom Lever W and T ZoomingDigital Zooming Tele Macro Zooming Focusing Auto FocusManual Focus Conditions Requiring Manual FocusAuto White Balance White BalanceManual White Balance Press the menu Push dial in to remove the menus Auto Exposure Exposure ControlManual Exposure To Use the Steady Pix Feature Steady Pix FeatureConditions Requiring Manual Exposure Fade or Wipe In or Out To Fade or Wipe In or OutFade or Wipe In or Out Viewfinder Displays Fade or WipeFade or Wipe Out Repeatedly Press the Fades ButtonIndicator and Name Uses Program AE Button16X9 Mode Preset Titles Select a Language for the TitleRecord a Preset Title To Stop Recording the TitleTo Record Using Animation Animation RecordingTo Stop Animation Recording To Record Using Time Lapse Time-Lapse RecordingMIN To Stop Time-Lapse RecordingTo Turn the Demo Mode On Demo ModeTo Turn the Demo Mode Off Attach the Shoulder Strap To Attach the Shoulder StrapTravel Tips Traveling TipsUse the Viewfinder for Playback PlaybackTo Play Back a Tape Playback Features Position the TapeVisual Search Stop-Action PauseTo Use the Memory-Stop Feature Time CounterTracking TBC Time Base CorrectorUse the Cassette Adapter Install Cassette Adapter’s BatteryInsert Cassette into Cassette Adapter Remove Cassette from Cassette Adapter Installation Playback on TV or VCR with Audio/Video InputsPlayback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or RecordingTo order accessories, contact your local Dealer Optional AccessoriesAC201A Soft Carrying Case DCC08 Car Cord Adapter FB1260 Rechargeable Battery BB99L Rechargeable BatteryCPS91 AC Battery Charger VH83 Audio/Video CableUsing the Optional AC088 Tripod Order Form for Camcorder Model CC6263 Accessory Order FormDescription Price Qty Total Detach Here To order accessories, contact your local Dealer United States and Canada OrdersTrouble Checks and Adjustments Trouble ChecksTitle. See pages Cassette. See pages Trouble Checks Specifications Video Recorder SectionCare and Maintenance Clean the CamcorderClean the Camcorder’s Lens Clean the Camcorder’s ViewfinderProper Care and Storage Things to AvoidCustomer Assistance and Service Returning equipment to Thomson for repair or exchangeLimited Warranty For how long after your purchaseIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States Symbols IndexRefresh Index Information to User Meridian Street Indianapolis, Tocom